Episodes
In this episode: Money as a Tool, Retirement and Autonomy, Awareness and Choice, Community and Belonging, Coast FI and Slow FI with Diania Merriam Note from Adam I hope you are well.  I know I've been MIA for the last few weeks, without any new episodes. I've had some incredible things happening in my life, all thanks to envisioning. I can't wait to share them with you and share a resource I'm creating for you to think BIG about your own life and vision, so you can create similar amazing...
Published 11/28/23
Published 11/28/23
In this episode, we will explore a 12-minute guided meditation to find peace, ease, and a sense of refuge in the present moment. Today's meditation focuses on creating space in our lives. Amidst the challenges and difficulties happening in the world, such as war, layoffs, and economic instability, we will cultivate a space of refuge. This space allows us to leave everything behind and simply be with ourselves. To begin, we intentionally let go of our worries and concerns, and we tune into...
Published 10/31/23
In this episode: Engineering Serendipity with Tony Wilkins Get my Free Envisioning Guide Here Episode Summary: In this episode, Tony Wilkins joins the Mindful Fire Podcast to discuss the concept of engineering serendipity. They explore the idea of how seemingly chance encounters and events can lead to meaningful connections and opportunities in life. Tony shares his personal journey and experiences with serendipity, highlighting the importance of setting goals while remaining open to...
Published 10/24/23
With so much suffering happening all around us it's easy to get overwhelmed by difficult thoughts and emotions. Unfortunately, mindfulness isn't a magic solution to remove the suffering in the world. But it does offer a different way of relating to the suffering and difficult emotions we are experiencing within ourselves. ​Today's guided meditation offers a chance to create some space within ourselves to allow whatever we're feeling to be there and to keep coming back to the simplicity of the...
Published 10/17/23
On today's episode. I'm joined by my friend, Kerri Jacobs. Who's actually a former manager of mine. I'm really excited to have her on the podcast. Kerri Jacobs has been leading high performing teams at Google in London, New York city, and now the Bay area for over 12 years. Her obsession with empathy and leadership and inclusion in every aspect of life led her to create the program, leading with empathy and to roll it out to leaders at Google. Kerri is also a member of the 2021 class of...
Published 10/06/23
Whenever you are ready, here are 3 ways I can help you: 1. ​Book a 30 free clarity call with me​. If you are nearing FI and want help answering the question "What do you actually want?", let's chat! 2. ​Complete my Free Envisioning Guide​ to dream up a BIG vision for your life. 3. ​Connect with me LinkedIn​ where I post about crafting a life you love & making work optional using mindfulness, envisioning & financial independence.
Published 10/03/23
In this episode: Pursuing FIRE mindfully, intentional living, retiring early and living abroad with Tracy Collins. Tracy Collins joins Adam Coelho on the Mindful Fire Podcast to discuss her journey towards financial independence and her project called Mindful Fire Life. They explore the concept of pursuing financial independence mindfully and the importance of understanding one's values and goals. Tracy shares her experience of reaching her work optional number and the power of talking...
Published 09/26/23
🔥 Whenever you’re ready, here are 2 ways I can help you: 1. Finally answer "What do I actually want?" and start living your best life now Download my Free Envisioning Guide 2. Connect with me LinkedIn and send me a DM with a question. I'll reply.
Published 09/19/23
On today's episode, I'm joined by my  friend Nirav Shah. Nirav is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, and he started the meditation blog, meditativeman.org. After retiring at the age of 49 from a career in technology. Nirav is extremely passionate about helping people find the elusive peace within and to that end has recently written and released a book called Shortcut to Serenity. In today's conversation we discuss: How Nirav retired early from his career in technologyWhat led Nirav...
Published 09/12/23
In this episode: Guided affirmations practice to speed up your journey to FI One way to speed up your journey to financial independence is to train yourself to spot opportunities and to take action when you find them. This could be a new job, reconnecting with an old friend or colleague or trying a side hustle. When your mind is ready to see opportunities, the possibilities are endless. Today’s guided meditation trains your mind to be ready to see opportunities everywhere and to take action...
Published 09/05/23
In this episode: Investing in Yourself, Mental Wealth, Entrepreneurship, Self-Compassion, Self-Awareness with Rich Jones Episode Summary In this episode, Adam interviews Rich Jones, a health and performance coach, speaker, and masters track and field athlete. Rich shares his journey of how he invested in himself and made the decision to quit alcohol, work with a leadership coach, and take a mental health leave from work. He also talks about the importance of mental wealth and how it's more...
Published 08/29/23
🔥 Whenever you’re ready, here are 2 ways I can help you: 1. Finally answer "What do I actually want?" and start living your best life now Download my Free Envisioning Guide 2. Connect with me LinkedIn where I post about crafting a life you love & making work optional using mindfulness, envisioning & financial independence. My DMs are open.
Published 08/22/23
In this episode: Achieving FIRE, Living a life of adventure with Deb & Chris from Go Bucket Yourself Episode Summary Deb and Chris join Adam to discuss their journey to financial independence, their experience with house hacking, and their transition to a nomadic lifestyle. They share practical tips for budgeting, saving money, and building wealth. Guest Bio Deb and Chris are a couple who achieved financial independence in their 30s. They document their journey and offer financial...
Published 08/15/23
Join me for this short 10 minute guided meditation on self compassion. We're usually so very hard on ourselves so I hope you'll take this short break to practice a little kindness towards yourself. 🔥 Whenever you’re ready, here are 2 ways I can help you: 1. Finally answer "What do I actually want?" and start living your best life now Download my Free Envisioning Guide 2. Connect with me LinkedIn where I post about crafting a life you love & making work optional using mindfulness,...
Published 08/08/23
In this episode: mindfulness and money, building a startup and getting acquired, awareness and choice with money, identifying personal values, and the Mindful Money Practice app. Episode Summary: Paul Montoy-Wilson, co-founder of the Mindful Money Practice app, joins Adam Coelho on the Mindful Fire podcast. They discuss the intersection of mindfulness and money, the process of building a startup and getting acquired, and how the Mindful Money Practice app facilitates awareness and choice...
Published 08/01/23
In this episode : Guided meditation to help you drop into this moment. Often our busy minds feel like the choppy waves of the ocean during a storm. But even during a storm, if you drop below the surface just 10-15 feet, the water is calmer and quieter.  I like to think of meditation as a practice of dropping in, dropping below the busy and tumultuous waves of my mind, into the calmer, quieter peace of this moment. That's what this practice is all about. I share simple guidance to help you...
Published 07/25/23
In this episode: Psychological Flexibility, Resilience, High Performance Psychology, Crafting a Life You Love Episode Summary: On today’s episode, we’re joined by my new friend, Dr. Adam O’Neil PHD. Adam is a clinical and high performance psychologist who works with high performers like olympic athletes, musicians and business executives who need to perform when it really counts. In this episode we explore how we can cultivate resilience and psychological flexibility in our lives to...
Published 07/18/23
🔥 Whenever you’re ready, here are 2 ways I can help you: 1. Finally answer "What do I actually want?" and start living your best life now Steal my Free Envisioning Guide 2. Connect with me LinkedIn where I post about crafting a life you love & making work optional using mindfulness, envisioning & financial independence. My DMs are open.
Published 07/11/23
In this episode: Looking at life as a practice, sales to engineering, envisioning, deliberate practice, music with Dan Arwady I'm excited to re-share with you all my episode with my good friend, Dan Arwady, on this episode The Mindful FIRE Podcast. The episode originally aired a few years back and Dan shares a lot of wisdom about practice that you can apply to your own pursuits. I’m excited to introduce it to our new and growing audience. If you enjoy the show, please share the episodes with...
Published 07/04/23
In this episode: resting in this moment meditation This guided meditation practice invites you to set everything aside for a little while and rest in the incredible simplicity of this moment. We all have so much going on in our lives: things to do, things to plan, things we’re worried about, kids and family to take care of, jobs to do, etc. The list is endless. However, we can choose to set aside everything that has come before and everything that is yet to come and just drop into this...
Published 06/27/23
In this episode: Envisioning, Manifesting, Moving From Italy to NYC, & Being a Modern Witch with Nadia Carta Nadia Carta shares her journey of becoming a corporate executive and embracing her calling as a modern witch. She talks about the powers she possesses in connecting with people and inspiring them to achieve their goals. Nadia also discusses the importance of envisioning and manifesting, and the role it has played in her life. Guest Bio Nadia Carta is a corporate executive at...
Published 06/20/23
In this episode : Grounding meditation "Imagine that your body and even your mind are rooted, grounded, planted here in this spot while the crazy world just keeps on spinning." - Adam Coelho This quote captures the essence of today’s grounding meditation practice. In today's world, it often feels like we're caught in a strong storm, being blown in many different directions, making it hard to maintain our balance and stability. Mindfulness helps us regain our stability by grounding us in...
Published 06/13/23
In this episode: Final month of my sabbatical, reflecting on Rest, Play, Connect, Mindfulness, Personal Finance with David Moltz In this episode of the Mindful Fire Podcast, Adam Coelho discusses his recent sabbatical and the lessons he learned about rest, play, and connect. He also talks about the power of envisioning and how it helped him achieve his goals during the sabbatical. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on social media consumption and returning to work with a fresh...
Published 06/06/23
On today’s episode I share an update 2 months into my 3 month sabbatical. During the time I chose a theme of “rest, play, and connection”. I relaxed, watched comedy on Netflix, went for walks in nature, did a pushup challenge, and played pickleball with my wife. I also had opportunity to realize one of my biggest dreams, which I had been envisioning. I create the opportunity to teach my first paid Envisioning Workshop at a Camp Woodward, which I attended as a teen and always wanted to...
Published 05/30/23